Office of Academic Records and Registrar

The Curriculum Handbook (pdf) details decisions made by the University throughout the years regarding curricular matters (e.g., what constitutes an internship, a minor; what is acceptable in terms of contact hours; how many credit hours must a master's degree have, etc.) Please make sure to reference the guide as you build your school's and/or department's curriculum.

Syllabus Template (doc) offers an outline of what the Curriculum Coordination Office (CCO) and the subcommittee members look for in every syllabus.
Statement on Academic Conduct and Support Systems (doc) must be attached to all USC syllabi (also included in the Syllabus Template).
Checklist: Top 10 Syllabus Errors to Avoid (pdf) will help you review your syllabus is done and double-check your work.
Contact Hour Policy (pdf) details USC’s official guidelines on the relationship between contact hours and unit credit.
Contact Hours Reference (pdf) details required, minimum contact hours per unit and course length (in weeks).
Professional Development Guidelines (pdf) provides guidelines on what constitutes professional development versus academic content and guidance on how to assess academic credit for those courses that include elements of professional development.

OSP Syllabus Template (doc) offers an outline of what the Curriculum Coordination Office (CCO) and the subcommittee members look for in every syllabus, including itinerary, transportation, lodging, cost, and health- and safety-issues related to off-campus travel.
Student Evaluation Form for Short Trips (Courses). Students must answer these questions after each course offering. The director is expected to supply a summary of the responses at the time of OSP renewal.
Student Evaluation Form for Programs. Students must answer these questions after each program offering. The director is expected to supply a summary of the responses at the time of OSP renewal.

Designated Deans List (pdf) indicates the designated dean of curriculum for each school.
Financial Aid Eligibility and Program Scheduling (pdf) lists financial aid considerations when developing curriculum.
New General Education (GE) Procedures (pdf) details how to schedule a General Education Seminar, and how to enter a new or existing course, with the new GE designation, into the Student Information System (SIS). This document also offers guidance in reviewing undergraduate programs for necessary revisions in light of the new GE requirements.